Pittston Gazette

              r 1 ilMmxMMik, €a$eti J WEEKLY EHTABLI8HED 1880 1 DAILY E8T. bt TBEO. HART 1888. PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, JANUARV 24, 1903. TWO CENTS A CO Y. I Q PAflRSj FORTY CENTS A MONTH f ° -F -fl'JI-10 53d YEAR SAYS FORT FIRED FIRST Excitement against Germans ig running high here. THE PANAMA CANAL TREATY The Smallest American Watch GREAT WINTER CLEARING SALE^ GERMANY SAID TO BE SCHEMING CONDITION OF TRADE. Blow Movement of Freight Badly Hnmpern naflinena. Bombardment Continues, Now York, .Tun. 24.—According to R. G. I)iin & Co.'s weekly review of trade heavy transactions In merchandise are reported, but tliere Is niucli complaint regarding the slow movement of freight. The situation as to general lines is aggravated by the precedence given fuel over all other freight except live stock and perishable goods. Notwithstanding the extensive Increase in transporting facilities during the past year some roads have been compelled to decline consignments. Railroad earnings thus far available for January surpass last year's by 5 per cent and those of l!K)t by 10.2 per cent. Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 24.—Advices from #Iaracalbo, both official and private, agree In declaring that the Venezuelan garrison, commanded by Geu cral Bcllo, still holds Fort San Carlos, at the entrance to Lake Maracaibo. The German cruisers Vlneta and Gazelle, which began to bombard the fort on Wednesday, continued to shell It yesterday, firing at live miles distance. The stonework of the fort has been broken into fragments by (the German shells and pulverized into the earth- The Waltham Watch Co. delivered to New York the day before Christmas the first five of their new model Ladies' Watch. We were fortunate to secure one of them. It is just the size of a five cent piece, fully jeweled and adjusted, and an accurate timekeeper. It is the smallest, handsomest aud most desirable Ladies' Watch made. Would be pleased to show it to any one interested. Hopes to Make It Impossi- German Commander's Re- President Promptly Sends port of Bombardment. ble For Venezuela It to the Senate. TO MEET CREDITORS'CLAIM SECRETARY'S STATEMENT. THE ANNUITY IS SCALED This Will Make a Grant of Territory In the Reichstag He Make* an Ex- the Only Solution and Put the Mon tended Explanation of Germany's works. Isthmian Government Wanted $630. roe Doctrine to the Severest Test Washington, Jan. 24.—The Venezuelan situation was discussed at the cabinet meeting, but It can be said by authority that no change In the attitude of the 1,'nitcd States is in contemplation at tills time. This government will continue Its policy of "sitting tight." The bombardment by the German warships of Fort San Carlos Is regretted sincerely by officials of the administration because of their apprehension thai it may complicate seriously the ponding negotiations between Minister Bowen, as the representative of Venezuela, and the representatives of the powers. However, while the administration regards the lioiubnrdnient as unwarranted, the United States has no intention of taking official cognizance of it. Xo Chanice In Our Poller. 000—Gets $250,006—Ten Million Bo- READ THIS LIST OF SPECIAL PRICES: Labor disputes are few, the most serious occurring in the footwear industry between two orgsnizations of workers, the employers having no direct part In the controversy, wages and hours apparently giving satisfaction. In some other Industries further advances In wages are reported. It Is conspicuous in practically every section of the country that despite high prices buying Is liberal and of the better .qualities of goods, while dealings, as a rule, are on more of a cash basis. Attitude Toward Venezuela—Char- nus to be Paid Down—No Other Fi In History. acterizes Castro as a Bad Man. (ic Outing Flannel 36 inch Unbleached Muslin Window Shades (complete) Bleached Pillow Cases  Ladies' Flannel Waists  Hill Bleached Muslin  9-4 Unbleached Sheeting.. 10c Ticking now  59c Blankets  Cream Shaker Flannel  Indigo Blue Calico  Bleached Turkish Towels 5" Children's Fleeced Lined Vests 3c Men's all wool half hose.... I2&c Washington, Jan. 24.—It Is the conviction of the government officials here that Germany, through a policy of repeated delays, hopes to make It impossible for Venezuela to. meet the claims oi creditors and, thereby, to render the grant of territory the only solution and in this manner force the Monroe Doctrine to a test, the most severe It ever had. In this scheme, she is trying to lnolve Great Britain, making the latter co-responsible for all her own acts. Berlin, Jan. 24.—Commodore Scheder, commander of the German fleet In Ven-. ezuelun waters, officially reports the bombardment of Fort Sail Carlos from Maracaibo as follows: nancial Consideration Involved. 4c 80 7c Washington, Jan. 24.—The senate lias received the Panama canal treaty just signed by Secretary Hay and the Colombian charge d'affaires. H.G.SHUPP • On the 17th Inst, while the Panther was passing the Maracaibo bar she was unexpectedly attacked by Fort San Carlos, which opened a heavy Are oil her. To this the Panther replied, and a cannonade was exchanged for half an hour. Owing to the difficulties of navigation the Panther then desisted. "To exact an immediate punishment for this attack, the more so as the Venezuelan government had proclaimed It a victory, I bombarded the fort with the Vlneta on the 21st inst. and destroyed it." JEWELER, The treaty Is Identical with that drawn by this government several months ago and at that time submitted to the Colombian government, with the single exception of the amount of annuity to be paid Colombia for the right of way of the canal. This government proposed an annuity of $100,- 000, while Colombia demanded JftiTiO,- 000. The Colombian government's demand was based, it is stated, upon the ascertained returns from the Panama Itailroad company in port dues, -etc., which Colombia did not desire to have reduced. 36 W. MARKET STREET. Although fortunate sections nre receiving a better supply of fuel, the situation is still serious, and many pig Iron furnaces have been added to the idle list. As producers have sold their capacity for some time, there Ir little new business and no effort on the part of sellers to secure contracts; hence prices of pig iron are steady and new transactions light. Traffic conditions are conspicuously bad in the vicinity of Pittsburg. GOOD RESOLUTIONS Berlin, Jan. 24—The German papers an. saying as little as possible regarding the bombarding of Fort San Car- Ioe by the German cruisers. As a general thing they doubt the accuracy of the American reports of the affair and claim that Germany is grossly misunderstood.Arc the Order of the Day OUR RESOLUTIONS ARE QUIGG'S DEFENSE. PEOPLE'S STORE To ni\e tlio best quality at the lowest price. In the relchstag Foreign Secretary von Richthofen expressed the hope that the Venezuelan difficulties soon would be settled. He said: Declareii He Never Snld Anythlnff About Money to Leafier. Hibernians to Protest. Washington, Jan! 24,—Lemuel E. Quigg lias made the following statement with reference to the testimony before the house naval affairs committee by Representative Lessler: During the several months of negotiations Colombia agreed to ail points In the treaty proposed by the United States with the exception of the annuity. That has been the point of difference for many weeks, and at one time it threatened to break off negotiations entirely. Secretary Hay communicatari directly with the Colombian government, intimating that some agreement must be reached as soon as the United States desired to enter on the construction of the canal if it was to be constructed by the Panama route. 15 South Main St., Pittston. ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 24.—James Dolan, of this city, national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, today issued a circular letter to all members of the order in the United States anc, Canada, calling upon them to hold meetings to protest against the death sentence passed upon Colonel Lynch. Dolan says: "We do not condone the crime, but charge that '.reason has not been proven with satisfaction to our people." Failures for the week numbered 205 in 'the United States against 301 last year and 27 In Canada compared with 28 a year ago. Hand Picked Apples, per bu per bu  Onions, per bu i)0c, per pK... ,25c :i lb can bestqual'y Bak. Beans 10c 1 " " " " " 5e 55c 45c "The negotiations at Washington, it Is hoped, will show an early result, making It possible to raise the blockade. So long as the blockade exists, however, respect for it must be enforced. The action against Maracaibo was undertaken for this purpose. Forelga Secretary'* Statement, "I regret that the committee declined to receive my testimony, inasmuch as I think It should have gone out with Mr. Lessler's. I have no interest whatsoever and never have had an Interest in the Holland torpedo boat, or iu any A DASTARDLY MURDER. Can Pumpkin 10c Have a Look! Can Tomatoes 10c ChlraRn Man Catn Woman'* Henil Open With n Hntchct. Chicago, Jan. 24.—Mrs. Stella Wright, a young woman acting as housekeeper for William F. Lewis, a carpenter, living at 4440 State street, lias been killed by Lewis. The crime, the cause of which is not known, was committed with a hatchet, the head of the woman being cut open. As soon as the killing was ro|KDrted to the police they commenced a search for Lewis, who had disappeared. No trace was found of him until he appeared at his home, where three officers were on guard. He was placed under arrest after a desperate light. Caii Tomatoes, doz... New Hone.v, in coml). Dried llaspberries, 11) Lard.....'.  .$1.10 • 12JjC .. 20c .. 13c "The Venezuelan government not only refused to settle the debts contracted with German citizens, as is generally admitted, but at the same time committed brutal acts of violence against Germans and German property. We made complaint of these matters through diplomatic channels, but did not succeed in making progress upon this basis. AT OUR PRICES. BRENNAN i ROBERTS, Best Patent Flour, per bbl. $4.25 Potatoes, per bu 70 Gr. Sugar, 20 lbs $|,00 Best Dairy Butter, per,lb.. Pure Lard, per lb  Heintz Sour Pickles, 3 doz.. National Bricklayers' Convention. Memphis. Tenn.. Jan. 24.—The International Bricklayers and Masons' union has selected Trenton, N. J., as the place for holding the 1904 conven'tion. George P. Gubbins, of Chicago, was elected president. For several days active efforts have been making to secure an agreement, but not until Thursday were they successful. The Colombian government then, through Mr. Herran, the charge d'affaires here, agreed to accept an annuity of $250,000. This was entirely satisfactory to the president and Secretary Hay, and while It Is a larger amount than was offered at first it is believed by administration officials that the senate undoubtedly will accept the figure named in the treaty, particularly after it is made clear that a lesser amount would deprive Colombia of Income which she is now actually receiving.Annuity of $3S0,000. 42 North IMahi Street, 28 13 26 f#"Next to Eagle Hotel. Venezuela'* Alleged Impertinence. . "The Venezuelan government declared that it must exclude all these cases from diplomatic treatment, lu one memorandum, communicated to us through a note, It characterized our Intended course in the affair as Insulting, Inadmissible, outrageous and preposterous.Fatal Railway Accident. YOU GET THE BEST AT " Sweet Pickles, 3 doz. " Mixed Pickles, 2 qts. " Chow Chow, 2 Cits... " Sweet Mix. Pick. 1 qt Dr. Peaches, choice, 3 lbs... Lincoln. Neb. Jan. 24.—A Union Pacific overland passenger train collided with a freight train near Gothenberg. Neb., shortly after midnight. Several ptrBons are reported killed. While on the wny to the police station lie requested one of the officers who was holding his hand to loosen his grasp a little, and as soon as the officer complied Lewis snatched a razor from his pocket and cut his own throat. There is no chance of his recovery. Both licfore and after cutting his throat he admitted that he had killed the woman and said that lie had left letters which would give his reasons for the crime. WILLIAMS and M'ANULTY " " fancy,large,2 lbs Dr. Apricots, choice, 3 lbs .., Lord Lansdowne Progressing. "Wo mnde proposals to settle the controversy by arbitration ns early as July, 1901, at; a time when, by way of exception, no civil war prevailed In Venezuela and when the president was fully able to satisfy our claims." London, Jan. 24.—An official bulletin this morning announces "Dhat Lord Lansdowne is progressing satisfactorily.Dealers in High Grade CARPETS, RUGS, " " fancy,large, 2 lbs Prunes, 2, 3 and 4 lbs for... Cleaned Currants,loose, 4 lbs 25 25 25 All other points than this one of money compensation remain as they stood in the original draft of the treaty and are completely satisfactory to the United States government. ART SQUARES, Oil Cloths and Linoleums, Wall THE WEATHER, The foreign secretary quoted a note from the German charge d'affaires, dated July 10, 1901, to President Castro asking that Venezuela and the German minister each select a representative to examine the claims of German citizens. In case no decision could be reached the claims should go to an outside authority like The Hague, resident Castro made no reply to this, Von Richthofen said. LEMUEL E. QUIGO. of the companies orgntilxed to promote it. Nor am I nor was I ever In any way interested in obtaining pending or other legislation in their behalf. By the terms of the treaty the United States agrees to make a cash payment of $10,000,000 in gold to the Colombian government and after the expiration of nine years to pay a rental of $250,000 per year. The lease of the strip of land to be used for the canal and for, canal purposes is practically made perpetual, the provision on this point being that the first lease shall be for 100 years and renewable thereafter in terms of 100 years at the pleasure of the United States. Paper, Paints and Oils. | Painters and Paperhancars. Boots and Shoos. Washington, Jan. 24.—Snow tonight; heavy in the mountain districts; rising temperature. Sunday, rain or snow in the early morning, followed by fair and warmer. The crowned heads of every nation, The rich men, poor men and misers. All join in paying tribute to You will always find our Shoes Highest in Quality but Lowest in "At the solicitation of a friend, whose name I will give to the committee, who said he wag Interested, I consented to speak witfi Mr. Lessler in advocacy of the boat. As the result of efTorts to reach Mr. Lessler by telephone I was visited by Philip Doblin, whom I knew to be Mr. Lessler's personal friend. I made no other request of Doblin than that he should let me know when Mr Lessler was in town and In his office in order that I might call to see him. Subsequently Doblin called at my office again and told me that Lessler was in Ills office, and I called there accordingly.DeWitt's Little Early Risers. H. Williams, San Antonio, Texas, writes: "Little Early Riser Pills are the best I ever used in my family. 1 unhesitatingly recommend them to everybody." They cure constipation, biliousnesB, sick headache, torpid liver, jaundice, malaria and other liver troubles. Thos. J. Yates. Price. CHoice Home made taffies, 3 lb 25c. Codekas. Evans Bros. FOUR KINGS. Shlpn Acted Properly. Sirloin SteaK 14c POUND King Oscar of Sweden declares that It waB his passionate love for the sea that made him a poet. "Tile assertion was made in the course of the debate that the navy bad acted contrary to International law In seizing merchantmen. With the beginning of the blockade n state of war was created between us and Venezuela, and the navy bad the full right and from its viewpoint also the obligation to capture Venezuelan merchantmen. The English and Italians did the same." 46 S. Main St. Pittston. King Edward has definitely fixed the first week in March for his visit to the Riviera. He will live entirely on board the royal yacht. The strip is to be ten kilometers, or about six miles In width, and over tills territory the United States is given police and sanitary jurisdiction, although It is explicitly specified that Colombia does not surrender sovereignty over it. The XTnited States is to have the privilege of free Importation of vessels and material to be used in the construction of the canal. Reduced Rates to New Orleans, La., Mobile, Ala., and Pensacola, Fla., Acount Mardi Gras, Via Southern Railway. For WEDDINGS CI aw A re f For FUNERALS ® * While shooting recently at Gross Strelitz the kaiser, for the first time in his long experience, shot a white pheasant, which he at once ordered to be sent to Berlin and stuffed. Round trip tickets will be sold to the above points at greatly reduced rates, on February 16th to 22d, Inclusive, from Trunk Lino territory, good to return until February 28th, acount Mardi Gras. By depositing ticket with special agent at above points, and payment of a fee of 50c extension of limit may be obtained until March 14th, 1003. "Mr. Lessler at his office did not open the conversation by saying that of course there could be no talk about money. He did not say this then or at any other tinie ihiring the conversation, nor was there any talk about money except In Ills own declamations against the methods to which he said the company was resorting. It is very true, however, that he did not mention to me any prior conversation between him and Doblin. He received me politely and In a friendly way, and it was I who Introduced the subject of the Holland torpedo boat. Magic Yoast cakes 2c box. Just what you want in floral decorations on short notice. We can do much for you at a reason- After explaining the visit of Mr. Bowen to Washington and the hopes of an early settlement resulting from it the foreign secretary said: C King Menelek of Abyssinia has expressed a desire to revisit the capitals of Europe. He spent some time In Europe Inst year, but he went on business and refused diplomatic and social courteslesi The emperor will leave Abyssinia In July. able price. (new phone) It also is given the right to Improve, use and protect harbors at both the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the canal. The grant is made exclusive to the United States, and no taxes or rentals are to be charged, In addition to tingross sums of $10,000,000 cash and $2r»0,000 annually. No Taioa to Be I.evled J.B-CARPENTER,exitk st. exeter sorbs "But, gentlemen, it must not be forgotten that blockading forces, so long ns the blockade lasts, absolutely must compel respect for the blockade in the territory assigned to them. This was the probable reason for the action of the German ships against Fort San Carlos during the past few days." No. 3 Steel Scoops 30c Round trip rate from Philadelphia to New Orleans will be $33.50; to Mobile. Ala., $31.50; to Pensacola, Fla., $31.50. Corresponding low rates from other points. SPECIAL LOW PRICES AT te MAGNET MARCONIGRAMS. Marconi will be flagging Mars presently.—Chicago News. "Maracalbo Is too far from the scene of action," Richthofen said, "to enable us to follow the action in its detnlls, but 1 believe I can unconditionally assume you will agree that our commodore out there acted from a full and correct appreciation of the situation and that our bluejackets will maintain the honor of our flag." The statehood bill again occupied the attention of the senate during the open session. During the debate several spirited colloquies occurred, in which senators of both sides of the question charged the others with obstructing Important legislation. Mr. Rurnham continued his remarks In opposition to the admission of Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico. The Southern Railway operates three through trains daily with Pullman drawing-room sleeping-cars to New Orleans and other points without change. "Mr. Lessler promptly announced his opposition to the pending appropriation ami stated with Croat detail why In Ills opinion the Holland bill should not pass. I did not feel myself sufficiently well Informed about the merits of the case to discuss it with him, and when he had done I told liiui that 1 guessed lie knew more about the subject than I did: that I lmd sufficiently performed my errand and that I had no request whatever to make of liim." Fancj Creamery Butter 27c. When we cut we cut deep. Noto these unmatched prices, then come and inspect the goods. You will find them a great saving. Thanks to wireless telegraphy, Canada can now whisper into John Bull's ear If every cable was seized and destroyed by hostile fleets.—Toronto Mall and Empire. Charles I,. Hopkins, District Passenger Agent, Southern Railway,' 828 Chestnut St., Philadelphia . will be pleased to furnish all information. lfijtill 122 Murphy & Joyce. 1 lot ladies' heavy flannelette wrappers, nice colors, capes oyer shoulders, nicely trimmed with braid, never sold for loss than $1.25; the're yours for 50c. The element of secrecy is yet to bo supplied by Marconi. As long as every station can read the messages sent from every other station much remains to be done before it Is worth while even to consider the matter of rates.—Detroit Free Press. The house passed 235 private pension bills. They included pensions to the widow of General Franz Slgel at $100 a month, the widow of General Francis Negley nt $50 ami the widow of Hear Admiral Henry F. Picking at $40. POLICY OF PIN PRICKS. Cor. Main, Lambert & Seneca Sta. Phone A simple dessert whose furnishings give It quite the company touch starts with some small light cakes baked in round tins and served fresh from the oven, with a hot' chocolate sauce poured over them and a spoonful of whipped cream placed lightly on top of each. A Simple DMnrrl, UermoM Taunt the Inhabitants of Ladies' Walking Skirts, reduced from $1.98 and $2.50 to $1.50. La Guayra, Venezuela, Jan. 24.—The former Venezuelan gunboat Itestauradcr, /low in the possession of the tiermans, arrived here at 2 o'clock in the afternoon from Puerto Cabello and anchored near the shore. Her presence caused great popular Indignation. At 3 o'clock several rilie shots were heard in the distance. Shortly afterward the Itestaurador left her anchorage and moved to a position outside the harbor and under the protection of the guns of the British cruiser Tribune. I.ri (.lift D r» Mr. Qulgg also specifically denied the statements made concerning Doblln so far ns they associated him (Quigg) with offers of money. 1 lot of Laces, assorted Valenciennes and Torchons, from 3 in. to CD in. wide; your choice, a yd 5c. Wood iantels, Goal Grates, Gas Grates, Gas Logs, Tile Facings, Tile For Bath Rooms, Fire Sets, And-lrons, ADVERTISING. Wonld you win Buccess with ease? Advertise as you ought and not as you please.—Profitable Advertising. Accnaetl Ll«atenanC Acquitted, Prepared  under GERMAN LAWS, Is Excellent for Children's Eiderdown Coats, nicely trimmed with angora, worth 8!)c; here for 50c. Newport News. Va., Jan. 24.—First I,ii*tenailt II. Clay Evans, Jr., whose trial by court martial on the charge of neglect of duty was begun at Fort Monroe lust Wednesday, has been honorably acquitted. The alleged offense was the repeated absence of Lieutenant Evans from certain classes, It being assumed tliat he was willfully neglecting his duties. It was shown at the trial that the lieutenant's absence was due to illness. r pains in chest; Sides, Joints, Rheumatism, elc DR. RICHTER'S World-Renowned The newspaper Is the one great advertising medium that is no experiment. There are other mediums, but experimenting with them is expensive.—Newspa perdom. A Gold Teat. Table Oil Cloth, nice colore, best goods, l(Hc yard, 1 lot Comfortables, the 85c kind is now 65c. A solution of bichloride of copper makes a brown spot on alloy, but produces no effect on a gold surface. "ANCHOR" PAIN EXPELLER. Feather Pillows, 3§ lbs, worth 75c; these are yours for 45c. 1 lot ladies' flannelette Shirt Waists, fancy patterns, latest styles, worth 50c; these red. to 39c. Heavy pique Shirt Waist, worth $1.50; these reduced to 50c. When the Pennsylvania anthracite fields are exhausted, the only large known supply of hard coal will be In China. That, however. Is practically Inexhaustible, covering as It does 40,- 000 square miles. Hard Coal. In China the doctor is paid only so long as you keep well, and is by law compelled to Illuminate the exterior of his residence by night with as many lamps as he has killed—that is, "lost"— patients. Doctors In (lilna, The Itestaurador has been armed, equipped and manned by the Germans since her capture. Iler anchoring close Into the shore was taken by the populace, in view of the Maracalbo occurrences, as « direct provocation to retaliation. It is not known where the rifle shots were llred, but It is believed that the precaution of the Itestaurador In moving away from the shore was timely, as the hungry Unemployed populace of La Guayra, excited by recent events and driven to exasperation by their condition, had applied to the local authorities for arms and purposed making a night attack on the gunboat. iNooe One well-known person'* letter out ft" mi inuine without Trade lark "Anchor. EXPELLER Is an excellent remedy for Pains inChest, Rheumatism, Neuralgia etc. I recommend the same to All sufferers ofsuch diseases.SlwonJcCvluttiMiMMr t ta— »»a e iati-«r.' Electric Fixtures, Chandeliers. New York, Jan. 24.—In fleeing from a lire next door that did not menace their safety in the least three women were killed, a score or more seriously Injured, and twice that number were trampled under foot in the tobacco factory of L. Miller & Sons, at 155 and 157 Crosby street Awful Revolt of Cauaeleaa Panic. Silk Waists red. from $2.50 to $L 1 lot boys' heavy sweaters, worth $1, reduced to 50c. A ernnberry jam that will keep a long time is made by cooking the berries with one-quarter their measure of water until soft. Squeeze through a cheesecloth, leaving nothing but the pulp and Add an equal amount of sugar, minutes and seal in tumblers. Tfc _  Cranberry Jam. The Roman law la Hcrard to 911k, The ancients got all their silk from the east, lty Roman law in the time of Tiberius men were forbidden to appear In public clothed In silk. It is part of the reproach of Hellogabulus that he defled that canon of the senate and sat In the amphitheater clothed In silk from head to foot B. G. CARPENTER & CO Men's heavy fleece lined Shirts and drawers, worth 50c; red. to 35c. 25c. and 50c. at all druggists or tnrougn lF. Ad. Rlckter ACo., 216 Pearl St., New lark, IL 36 HIGHEST national AWARDS. J Recommended by prominent Phy. nclant. Whole HI It a nCi Retail 6 West Market Street, Wllkesbauft Pa. The MAGNET When you want good plet, get Bobmo** 37 S. Main St., Pitts ton.